Helton made a critical birdie on the par 5
17th hole of regulation play to card an even par 72
to get into the two man playoff. Avery, a freshman
at Fresno State, kept his cool in the 100-degree heat
and matched the big hitting Helton for 5 holes in the
playoff.

Helton, a former UCSB standout, has dominated
amateur golf on the Central California Coast with a
pair of previous wins at the Santa Barbara City
Championship.

Another local standout, Brandon Gama of Santa
Barbara took third place with a tap in birdie on the
final hole. Kyle Rector of San Diego (and
AmateurGolf.com) tied with Brian Edick of
Bakersfield for 4th position at 144.

NCGA Points Event. 36-hole stroke play competition
open to amateur golfers 18 years and older. There is
3.6 index max to enter the championship flight. Also
included are a men's net division, senior gross &
net,
women's net, and senior women's net.